Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Katy, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

25,184

Median Agei

37.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

41.5%10,455

Hispanic/Latino

29.8%7,514

Asian

11.6%2,915

Black

11.2%2,812

Two or More

4.8%1,206

Other

1.1%266

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%16

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%392

High School Diploma

16.3%2,635

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%791

Some College (1+ yr)

11.7%1,883

Associate's Degree

7.2%1,162

Bachelor's Degree

30.7%4,956

Master's Degree

14.6%2,356

Professional Degree

2.8%450

Doctorate

0.7%119

HS or Higher

91.2%

BA or Higher

48.8%

Graduate+

18.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$401,700

Median Renti

$1,602

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.7%6,412

Renter-Occupied

19.3%1,530

Total Units

8,495

Homeownership

80.7%

Vacancy Rate

6.5%

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

209

$1,250–$1,500

330

$1,500–$2,000

396

$2,000+

361

Year Built

2020 or later

11%932

2010–2019

29.5%2,503

2000–2009

13.6%1,152

1990–1999

15.3%1,302

1980–1989

10.2%869

1970–1979

11.7%993

1960–1969

4.4%376

1950–1959

3.2%274

1940–1949

0.5%46

1939 or earlier

0.6%48

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.9%4,995

Electricity

34.8%2,766

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%135

No Fuel

0.6%46

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$114,912

Mean Household Incomei

$147,033

Per Capita Incomei

$47,854

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

7.4%

Labor Forcei

12,298

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$520/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers19 homes93% occupied$520/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $114,912/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $34K/yr

80%

Very low income$34K–$57K/yr

10%

Low income$57K–$92K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $92K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

95% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

100% of subsidized households are minority

15% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

15% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5,08620.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,577

India

458

Guatemala

334

Philippines

183

United Kingdom

127

Korea

China

Canada

Workforce

Total Employed

11,387

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1,284(7.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.6%Insured

10.4%Uninsured